Luleå Municipality has filed a lex Sarah report to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) following allegations of serious misconduct at a group home for people with disabilities. According to reports from local media, a staff member has been suspended after making offensive comments toward two residents at an LSS (Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) facility.
The municipality stated that the allegations involve inadequate treatment from an employee toward two residents, including comments that caused anxiety, offensive statements, and lack of care in caregiving situations. A lex Sarah investigation is reportedly underway to determine the scope and timeframe of the incidents.
it is their responsibility to ensure proper care and treatment of residents
In a press release, Luleå kommun emphasized taking the matter seriously, stating it is their responsibility to ensure proper care and treatment of residents. The report to IVO was made after information emerged about suspected serious misconduct at the group home.
Both Norrländska Socialdemokraten and Kuriren reported the incident on March 3, 2026, with identical accounts of the municipality's response. The staff member involved has been suspended pending the investigation.